CPSU glee over politically motivated strikes
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Biggest public service strikes in a decade kick off next week #cpsusafeguard http://t.co/vxiI6kpgDj @NadineFloodCPSU pic.twitter.com/jrKuBBPDC7
— CPSU (@CPSUnion) June 13, 2015
TAKING PROTECTED STRIKE ACTION IN JUNE

INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS AND DELEGATES
We are asking all members in eligible agencies to take half day strike action and attend mass meetings starting next week.
RSVP FOR YOUR STRIKE AND MASS MEETING HERE APS REGISTRATION OR DHS REGISTRATION
If you are having any trouble using the registration link, please email us.
It is critical that every member participate in the action. We know the Government is paying close attention to the level of support for our industrial action so this is an opportunity to send a clear message to your agency and the Government about your rights, conditions and real wages.
We also know that previous action we have taken has caused the Government to shift its position on keeping 15.4% super in new agreements. It has also led to a small shift in how productivity is defined, which is seeing some small improvements in pay offers.
WE NEED YOU TO
- Register your particiaption online APS registration or DHS registration
- Talk to members about the strike and mass meetings
- Display posters and distribute flyers in your workplace
- Encourage non-members to join and support the action.
WHO IS TAKING PART?
The agencies taking the June strike action are: DHS, ATO, DVA, Defence, Agriculture, Employment, the Australian Institute of Criminology, Geoscience Australia, CSIRO, Environment, Bureau of Meteorology, National Library of Australia, ABS, Education and Immigration/Customs. To find out your stoppage time, contact your local CPSU delegate or organiser or call us on 1300 137 636.
RESOURCES
- Latest CPSU bulletin
- APS registration or DHS registration
- Workplace posters
- How to talk to your workmates about taking action
- List of mass meetings
- Frequently asked questions
- Strike mini-poster for your computer screen during the strike (A4 PDF)
- Strike solidarity selfie poster (A3 PDF)
ANY QUESTIONS
Do you have any feedback from your workplace? Are members asking any particular questions about the action of meetings? Please email us at [email protected]
Some members may be exempt from taking this action, call 1300 137 636 for more details.
MASS MEETINGS. SAVE THE DATE
Members in agencies with protected action underway will be taking strike action for half a day, although this may vary for shift-workers and people in schedule environments.
| PLACE | DATE AND TIME | VENUE |
| Sydney | Thursday, 18 June - 2-3pm | Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn Street |
| Parramatta | Thursday, 18 June - 2.15-3.15pm | Town Hall, 182 Church Street |
| Newcastle | Thursday, 18 June - 2.15-3.15pm | Town Hall, 290 King Street |
| Wollongong | Thursday, 18 June - 1-2pm | Town Hall, 32 Burelli Street |
| Darwin | Thursday, 18 June - 1-2pm | Civic Park, 17 Harry Chan Avenue |
| Perth | Thursday, 18 June - 2-3pm | Perth Town Hall, corner Barrack and Hay Streets |
| Albury/Wodonga | Thursday, 18 June - 2-3pm | Albury Entertainment Centre, Theatrette |
| Coffs Harbour | Friday, 19 June - 2-3pm | Ex-Services Club, 1 Vernon Street |
| Alice Springs | Friday, 19 June - 1-2pm | The Diplomat, corner Gregory Terrace and Hartley Streets |
| Hobart | Monday, 22 June - 1.45-2.45pm | CCAMLR meeting rooms, 181 Macquarie Street |
| Canberra | Tuesday, 23 June - 10.30-11.30am | Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Avenue |
| Launceston | Tuesday, 23 June - 1.30-2.30pm | Gunners Arms Tavern, 23 Lawrence Street |
| Brisbane | Wednesday, 24 June - 2-3pm | Emma Miller Place, Roma St Parkland |
| Melbourne | Thursday, 25 June -10-11am | Town Hall, corner Collins and Swanston Streets |
| Geelong | Thursday, 25 June - 10-11am | Geelong Trades Hall |
| Townsville | Thursday, 25 June - 2-3pm | Townsville City Council Perfumed Garden |
| Adelaide | Friday, 26 June - 2-3pm | Town Hall, 128 King William Street |
| Cairns | Friday, 26 June - 2-3pm | Fogarty Park, The Esplanade |